Celebrating 365 days no alcohol today.

A year ago today, I had some of the worst anxiety of my life after a brutal blackout affecting friends and my relationship. That was my breaking point to finally decide to stop drinking once and for all. Ultimately, I made the decision to stop drinking for myself and no one else.

Reflecting on this past year, it’s amazing how different things are and how great I feel. I’ve maintained a healthy physique and weight, my anxiety is greatly reduced, I sleep better, my relationships with others improved, and most importantly, I finally trust in myself and the decisions I make.

I’m not saying quitting drinking magically solved my issues. I’ll be honest, it’s been quite the challenge facing the spectrum hard emotions and situations that tested my willpower (ex. death of a loved one, being a bridesmaid in an open bar wedding), but being a year into this and looking at all the events and personal goals I’ve accomplished, I can’t believe how easy this year was.

I realize this is a lifelong disease and this milestone is just the beginning, but I really am so damn proud of myself.

If you’re considering quitting drinking, I promise you things can and will get better.